Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block Manager currently ranks #3286 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3268, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 4K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 85 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 56% versus the month before (55/day).
- The latest release, v3.2.1, shipped on Jun 10, 2026 (129 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #3286 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3315 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3347 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3282 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 113 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 108 |
| 2026-07-31 | 46 |
| 2026-06-30 | 72 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11 |
| 2026-04-30 | 53 |
| 2026-03-31 | 56 |
| 2026-02-28 | 17 |
| 2026-01-31 | 19 |
| 2025-12-31 | 20 |
| 2025-11-30 | 13 |
| 2025-10-31 | 67 |
| 2025-09-30 | 60 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Darren Cooney |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.2.1 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2020-01-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Disable unwanted blocks and patterns, organize blocks by changing categories - complete control over your WordPress Block Editor experience.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Block Manager?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Block Manager?
As of October 17, 2026, Block Manager ranks #3286 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3268.
When was Block Manager last updated?
Block Manager was last updated on June 10, 2026 (version 3.2.1). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Block Manager?
Block Manager is developed by Darren Cooney. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2020.
